Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AC00166
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- The Geological Survey in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 28, 2015 and posted on May 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $195,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00166, is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) notice indicating the government intends to make a noncompetitive assistance award. In plain terms, it is not a typical open competition where multiple applicants submit proposals and the agency ranks them against each other. Instead, it is a discretionary funding announcement used to document and communicate USGS's intent to fund a specific project or recipient through a cooperative agreement. The program area is environmental work under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which generally covers activities such as collecting scientific data, conducting applied research, and supporting analyses that inform resource management and environmental decision-making.
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which matters because it usually implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project, beyond what is typical for a standard grant. That involvement can include collaboration on technical approaches, coordination on data standards, participation in planning and oversight, or shared responsibilities in project execution. The notice lists an expected award count of one, reinforcing that the action is intended for a single award rather than a multi-award competition. The estimated total funding amount is $195,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning the recipient is not expected to contribute a required percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Key dates show this notice was posted and created on May 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 11, 2015, and an archive date of July 11, 2015. Because it is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award, the closing date is less about an application deadline in the traditional sense and more about the period during which the notice is publicly available and any required administrative steps, inquiries, or challenges can occur under the agency's process. The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, reflecting that it is funding the agency chooses to award based on its mission priorities and available appropriations, rather than an entitlement or formula-based program.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a reference to additional eligibility information in the full announcement. However, the short public synopsis provided repeats the general statement "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award" without further detail about who the intended recipient is or what specific organizations qualify. In practice, notices like this are often posted to comply with transparency requirements even when a specific partner, institution, or entity has already been identified as the appropriate recipient based on statutory authority, unique qualifications, continuation of an existing project, or another justification permitted under federal assistance rules.
For questions or help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Sasha Klingler, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 916-278-9333 or by email at sklingler@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number G15AC00166?
G15AC00166 is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding notice stating the government intends to make a noncompetitive assistance award. It functions as a public notice of USGS intent to fund a specific project or recipient, rather than an open call for competing proposals.
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is a "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award." That means it is not a typical competition where multiple applications are scored and ranked against each other.
What does "noncompetitive assistance award" mean in this context?
It means USGS intends to fund a particular project and/or recipient without running a standard competitive selection process. Notices like this are often posted for transparency even when an intended recipient has already been identified through an allowable justification (for example, unique qualifications or a continuation of an existing effort).
What type of funding instrument is expected?
The instrument type listed is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project, beyond what is typical for a standard grant. Based on the notice description, that involvement can include collaboration on technical approaches, coordination on data standards, participation in planning and oversight, or shared responsibilities in execution.
What program area or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.808, titled "U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection," and is described as environmental work. This CFDA commonly supports activities such as collecting scientific data, conducting applied research, and supporting analyses that inform resource management and environmental decision-making.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $195,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
The notice lists an expected award count of one (1), indicating the action is intended as a single award rather than a multi-award program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information. This suggests the recipient is not expected to contribute a required percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, meaning the funding is awarded based on agency mission priorities and available appropriations rather than being an entitlement or formula-based program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a reference to additional eligibility information in the full announcement. The short synopsis provided does not identify the intended recipient or specify which organizations qualify.
Why does the eligibility field say "Others"?
Based on the information provided, "Others" appears to be a broad placeholder category, with details deferred to the full announcement. The synopsis itself does not provide further eligibility specifics.
Does the notice identify the intended recipient?
No. The short public synopsis provided repeats the general statement "Notice of Intent to Award Noncompetitive Assistance Award" and does not name the intended recipient.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted/created on May 28, 2015.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is June 11, 2015.
What does the closing date mean if this is noncompetitive?
Because this is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award, the closing date is not necessarily an application deadline in the traditional sense. Instead, it can reflect the period the notice is publicly available and the window for any required administrative steps, inquiries, or process-related challenges.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 11, 2015.
Who can I contact with questions or to access the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Sasha Klingler, Contract Specialist. Phone: 916-278-9333. Email: sklingler@usgs.gov. The notice indicates this contact can help with questions or with accessing the full announcement electronically.
What should I do if I need more eligibility or project details?
The synopsis points to "additional eligibility information in the full announcement," but that detail is not included in the provided text. The listed contact (Sasha Klingler) is the only source provided here for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
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